Old Photographs Newton Stewart Scotland

Old photograph of Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. This Scottish town was founded in the mid 17th Century by William Stewart, youngest son of the 2nd Earl of Galloway. The "New Town of Stewart" was granted Burgh status by charter from King Charles II allowing a weekly market and two annual fairs to be held.



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Old Photographs Tomintoul Moray Scotland

Old photograph of Tomintoul in Moray, Scotland. Despite its small size, this village is on the famed Whisky Trail, which also includes Dufftown, Keith, Tomnavoulin, and Marypark. The surrounding countryside forms the Glenlivet Estate.


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Old Photographs New Galloway Scotland

Old photograph of cottages and houses in New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. This Scottish village was formally founded in the 17th century by the Viscount of Kenmure and granted Royal Burgh status in 1630.


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Old Photograph Brig o' Doon Alloway Ayrshire Scotland

Old photograph of Brig o' Doon in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. Alloway is best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns and is also where he set Tam o' Shanter. The Brig o' Doon, a late medieval bridge, is used as the setting for the final verse of the Robert Burns's poem Tam o' Shanter. In this scene Tam is on horseback and is being chased by Nannie the witch. He is just able to escape her by crossing the bridge narrowly avoiding her attack as she is only able to grab the horse's tail which comes away in her hands.



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Old Photographs Stromness Orkney Islands Scotland

Old photograph of Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland. First recorded as the site of an inn in the 16th century, Stromness became important during the late 17th century, when England was at war with France and shipping was forced to avoid the English Channel. Ships of the Hudson's Bay Company were regular visitors, as were whaling fleets. Large numbers of Orkneymen, many of whom came from the Stromness area, served as traders, explorers and seamen for both. Captain Cook's ships, Discovery and Resolution, called at the town in 1780 on their return voyage from the South Seas where Cook had been killed. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.



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